Membership: Majority from Columbia County, but some from Aiken and Richmond counties

Founded: 1996

Known for: Casual clothes and coffee; “Our goal is to reach people who don’t have a strong church background or have been out of church for awhile – spiritually unresolved people.”

“We have a strong celebrate recovery ministry and that is a theme that runs through our church,” Addison said. “It’s a place for people who are broken, have run into bad relationships, addictions or serious problems in their lives. This is a place people can feel safe.”

Music: Contemporary worship band

What would you say to someone who’s thinking about giving your church a try?

“If they haven’t been to church in a while they ought to come and give it a try,” he said. “Give God a chance and let our church show them something different.

‘‘If they have a heart for reaching people and helping people, I’d say we’d be a good fit.

“If you have been out of church for a while, you wouldn’t be lost.”

What do you believe is the biggest issue facing the faithful today?

“The biggest challenge is living in a secular world,” he said. “Instead of fighting it, we need to show the power of the gospel. We don’t have to approve of what the culture is doing, but change it by investing in the people and what is going on.”